The College Philosophy

The vision of Muhammadiyah Australia College is to become a centre of excellence in which Islamic values and Australian education are integrated and delivered in a safe, supportive, inclusive, and peaceful environment. 

 The mission of Muhammadiyah Australia College is to foster learning and spiritual development in an environment where students can realise their full potential as citizens so that they can meaningfully contribute to society. The College works towards developing students as global citizens with the capacity to engage in meaningful work, embrace and respect society’s laws and norms, and to make a personal contribution to civil society. 

Faith (Eeman) – nurturing the correct practice of Islam according to Al Quran and Sunnah

Respect (Akhlaq) – promoting respectful and positive relationships

Excellence (Ihsan) – encouraging the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of life

Innovative (Tajdid) – learning from real life problems and seeking creative solutions

Entrepreneurship (Amal) – developing skills and confidence required in a competitive market, and

Enlightenment (Tanwir) – encouraging contribution by all for the betterment of the community. 

1. Provide quality, meaningful and relevant education to students in accordance with the Australian Curriculum content and standards
2. Provide education that emphasises the importance of place that includes recognition of the Traditional Owners of the land
3. Provides education that promotes sustainable environmental practices and harmony with the natural environment through engagement with local flora and fauna 
4. Provide quality, meaningful and relevant Islamic education for students as part of the curriculum and extra-curricular activities. 
5. Create a positive and safe learning culture and environment inside and outside of the College hours by engaging the broader community 
6. Challenge students intellectually, spiritually, mentally and physically with extensive opportunities to help them achieve their full potential, and
7. Prepare students to become upstanding citizens who embody the values of Islam in fashion that contributes to the broader Australian community 

In accordance with the Education and Reform Act 2006, Muhammadiyah Australia College is committed to deliver programs and teaching in a manner that supports and promotes the principles and practice of Australian democracy. This includes a commitment to the principles of a liberal democracy: 

• We believe in an accountable, democratically elected government 
• We respect and observe the rule of law and believe that no person is above the law 
• We believe in equal rights for all before the law 
• We believe in the freedom of religion and the need to practice and tolerance and understanding of other’s beliefs 
• We believe in the freedom of speech and freedom of association, but also acknowledge that we have the responsibility not to abuse this freedom 
• We believe the values of openness and tolerance and value and respect all members of the college community regardless of background.

In all documents, in all practice by students and teachers, in work with the college Council and the community, in all teaching and learning programs, in all college initiatives, in all internal and external interactions, in all organisational structures and practices, the vision of the college will sit at the centre and there will be expectations about all work aligning with the college vision. Regular evaluation processes will be in place to measure performance in all areas of the college with respect to the implementation of the vision and values of the college. The process at our college can be represented as the vision, values and beliefs at the centre. In an outer ring there will be a set of principles. As a further outer ring will be a set of practices. A detailed list of college policies will sit within this framework. In all work in the college, the question “Is this work or process in line with the college vision, values and beliefs?” This question will be a fundamental part of the practice of all leaders in the college.